[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1442]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR AND THE JULY 27, 
                        1953, ARMISTICE SIGNING

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2010

  Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 60th 
anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, and commemorate the 
signing of the Armistice which brought an end to three years of brutal 
fighting.
  This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, and the 57th 
anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the fighting on 
July 27th, 1953. We must reflect not only upon the enduring strength of 
the U.S.-Korea relationship, but also on the past and present suffering 
of millions of Korean and Korean-American families caused by the 
hostilities on the Korean Peninsula.
  I have long stood against the scourge of pre-emptive and endless war 
and advocated in support of constructive diplomacy and engagement.
  The Armistice was only intended as a temporary measure to stop open 
hostilities until a permanent accord could be reached. It is my sincere 
hope that, in light of the continuing conflict between North and South 
Korea, this somber milestone will serve as a call to action in working 
toward a proactive and peaceful resolution to the situation on the 
Korean Peninsula. 60 years is enough.

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